Cover for full touch screen electronic device

ABSTRACT

A protective enclosure includes a front cover of predetermined density and thickness including a first shearling pelt secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover of predetermined density and thickness including a second shearling pelt, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/300,193, filed Feb. 1, 2010, and titled SHEARLING COVER, WHICH CLEANS AND PROTECTS ELECTRONIC TOUCH SCREEN DEVICES ON BOTH FRONT AND BACK, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to protective covers, and more particularly to a cover for a full touch screen electronic device.

The face of electronic devices, such as personal data assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, and the like, is changing. Traditional personal electronic devices included a small display screen and raised keypad. As user needs continue to evolve, the market has produced electronic devices with full sized touch pad screens, such as smartphones, digital cameras tablets and laptop computers in response. Growth in demand for advanced full touch screen electronic devices boasting powerful processors, abundant memory, larger screens, and open operating systems has outpaced the rest of the mobile electronics market for several years.

Using such full touch screen devices is not without problems. For example, touchpad screens become cloudy when films are deposited on them under normal use, such as natural oils associated with human fingers.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a cover for a full touch screen electronic device.

In general, in one aspect, the invention features a protective enclosure including a front cover of predetermined density and thickness including a first shearling pelt secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover of predetermined density and thickness including a second shearling pelt, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.

In another aspect, the invention features an enclosure including a front cover including suede skin with an attached wool portion secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover including suede skin with an attached wool portion such that the suede skin of the front cover and the wool portion of the back cover face each other, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.

Other features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following description, and from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be more fully understood by reference to the detailed description, in conjunction with the following figures, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front prospective of an exemplary enclosure.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an exemplary enclosure.

FIG. 3 is a cross-section of an exemplary enclosure.

Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As shown in FIG. 1, a front prospective of an exemplary enclosure 10 includes a front cover 12 and a back cover 14. The front cover 12 and back cover 14 are secured together on three sides, leaving an orifice 16 on an unsecured side. The front cover 12 and back cover 14 are sized equally so that when secured together a full touch screen electronic device can be inserted fully into the orifice 16 and thus protected from incidental damage due to shock, moisture and/or dirt.

The front cover 12 and the back cover 14 are constructed from shearling, which is a tanned skin with wool attached. The suede inner skin portion of the front cover 12 and the wool portion of the back cover 14 face each other and come in contact with the full touch screen electronic device when positioned within the enclosure 10. By sliding the full touch screen electronic device into the tightly fitted enclosure 10, the touch screen achieves full contact with the suede inner skin of the front cover 12, and the inner wool portion of the back cover 14 achieves full contact with the body of the electronic device which cleans the device screen and the hard plastic or metal back of the electronic device.

The orifice 16 may be embellished with a fold over cuff, flap, zipper or sewn edging of suede, leather, sheepskin or any other suitable material to create a finished edge or to embellish the design.

As shown in FIG. 2, an exploded view of an exemplary enclosure 30 includes a front cover 32 made of shearling and a back cover 34 made of shearling. In general, shearling includes a skin or pelt with wool attached. A suede inner skin side 36 of the front cover 32 and an inner wool side 38 of the back cover 34 are positioned to face each other and make contact with a full touch screen electronic device 40 when secured together on three sides.

The enclosure 30 also includes a first supplemental cover 42 and a second supplemental cover 44 that may be secured to an outer surface of the front cover 32 and an outer surface of the back cover 34, respectively. These supplemental covers 42, 44 may be decorative in nature. The supplemental covers 42, 44 may be made from materials such as decorative fabric, leather, or suede for trim design purposes. The supplemental covers 42, 44 may be glued or sewed to the front cover 32 and the back cover 34.

Once an electronic device 40 is placed in the enclosure 30, the combination of the cover materials and design secures the electronic device 40 in the enclosure 30 insuring it will not slide out of the top opening without the aid of the user. The electronic device 40, enclosed by the enclosure 30, can be stored in a purse, drawer, glove compartment, pocket, brief case, computer bag and so forth. The electronic device 40 is protected from moisture, scratches, and gouges; the electronic device 40 is impervious to punctures from sharp objects, dust and dirt.

The enclosure 30 uses the genuine properties of shearling to provide a natural lanolin emollient to an electronic device 40 screen to remove and absorb oils and resist smears upon contact. The enclosure 30 provides a double-faced thick impervious covering to protect the electronic device 40 from scratches or gouges from sharp objects to the screen, and plastic or metal backing.

The enclosure 30 encapsulates the electronic device 40 firmly so when a user removes the device 40 the screen is wiped clean and natural properties of the sheepskin covers absorbs oils and polishes the screen, metal and/or plastic back of the device 40.

The enclosure 30 absorbs oils, greasy smudges, fingerprints, and oily makeup. The enclosure 30 enables a soft padding to protect the electronic device 40 from impact.

The enclosure 30 can provide natural anti-bacterial properties to protect the spread of bacteria when storing the electronic device 40.

The enclosure 30 has a long life and can be used over and over thousands of times without degradation. If the front or back cover appears dirty, the user just brushes the nap and the cover is as good as new.

The enclosure 30 provides natural moisture absorption, which protects the electronic device 40 in moist environments. The suede side is water resistant, therefore the cover will resist moisture and the wool side will naturally absorb approximately 30% of its weight in moisture ensuring that a small spill or contact with moisture for a short period of time will not penetrate or soak the electronic device 40, thus preventing malfunction to the device 40 due to liquid damage.

The enclosure 30 provides minimum friction when inserting or removing the electronic full-screen device 40. The enclosure 30 provides a static free covering for the electronic device 40.

The enclosure 30 can be custom-made for any size electronic device 40.

As shown in FIG. 3, a cross-section of an exemplary enclosure 50 includes a front cover 52 secured to a back cover 54. An exemplary full touch screen electronic device 56, such as a smartphone, or touch screen tablet is positioned through an orifice 58 in-between the front cover 52 and the back cover 54. In this example, the full touch screen electronic device 56 includes a screen portion 60 attached to a body 62. Although not shown, the front cover 52 and the back cover 54 are sized to provide a snug fit for the device 56.

The front cover 52 includes a leather finish or wool portion 70 attached to a suede skin portion 72. The back cover 54 includes leather finish or a wool portion 74 attached to a suede skin portion 76. The screen portion 60 faces the suede skin portion 72 and the body 62 faces the wool portion 74. Although not shown, the front cover 52 and the back cover 54 are sized to provide a snug fit for the device 56. As the electronics device 56 is placed through the orifice 58 and removed through the orifice 58, the screen portion 60 is cleansed by the suede skin portion 72 and the body is cleansed by the wool portion 74.

The foregoing description does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible implementations consistent with this disclosure or of all possible variations of the implementations described. A number of implementations have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the systems, devices, methods and techniques described here. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims. 

1. A protective enclosure comprising: a front cover of predetermined density and thickness comprising a first shearling pelt secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover of predetermined density and thickness comprising a second shearling pelt, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.
 2. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein the first shearling pelt and the second shearling pelt comprise a sheepskin pelt having a suede skin with attached wool.
 3. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein the first shearling pelt and the second shearling pelt comprise a lambskin pelt having a tanned skin with attached wool.
 4. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein the first shearling pelt and the second shearling pelt comprise a faux fur backed with a non-static microfiber portion.
 5. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein the first shearling pelt includes an inner surface positioned to make contact with the hand-held device, the inner surface comprising a suede skin side of the shearling pelt.
 6. The protective enclosure of claim 1 further comprising: a first supplemental cover sized and secured to an outer surface of the first shearling pelt; and a second supplemental cover sized and secured to an outer surface of the second shearling pelt.
 7. The protective enclosure of claim 6 wherein the first and second supplemental covers are decorative.
 8. The protective enclosure of claim 6 wherein the first and second supplemental covers are constructed of fabric, leather or suede.
 9. The protective enclosure of claim 1 where the front cover and the back cover are secured by thread.
 10. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein the electronic device is a full-faced touch screen electronic device constructed with rigid plastic or metal back.
 11. An enclosure comprising: a front cover comprising suede skin with an attached wool portion secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover comprising suede skin with an attached wool portion such that the suede skin of the front cover and the wool portion of the back cover face each other, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.
 12. The enclosure of claim 11 further comprising: a first supplemental cover sized and secured to an outer surface of the front cover; and a second supplemental cover sized and secured to an outer surface of the back cover.
 13. The enclosure of claim 12 wherein the first and second supplemental covers are decorative.
 14. The protective cover of claim 12 wherein the first and second supplemental covers are constructed of fabric, leather or suede.
 15. The enclosure of claim 11 where the first cover and second back cover are secured by sewing thread.
 16. The enclosure of claim 11 wherein the electronic device is a full-faced touch screen device constructed with rigid plastic or metal back. 